What we do

We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.

DFT is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies.

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We work on these topics

  1. Transport

    Safe and dependable transport is essential to UK society and the economy. The government is working to make rail, road, air and water transport more efficient and effective, keep them safe and secure, and reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions. Read more

  2. UK economy

    All parts of the economy are growing - but the government still has a huge amount to do through continuing to create jobs and supporting businesses to grow. The government is also making sure that the recovery is a recovery for all and this means creating a more educated workforce and taking measures to help with the cost of living. [Read our long-term economic plan](/government/publications/the-governments-long-term-economic-plan/the-governments-long-term-economic-plan) and find progress updates on this page. Read more

  3. Climate change

    The government is working at home and abroad to adapt to the effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by investing in low-carbon energy sources, improving fuel standards in cars and increasing energy efficiency wherever possible. Read more

  4. Local government

    The government is giving local councils more power to decide how to spend public money in their areas so they can meet local people's needs. At the same time, the government is helping to make sure Council Tax payers get value for money by making councils more transparent and accountable. Read more

  5. National security

    The government works to identify the most pressing risks to our security, and put in place the ways and means to address them. Read more

Our policies

  1. Providing effective regulation of freight transport

    Fair and effective regulation will help shift freight from road to rail and water, moving it safely and securely across the UK and abroad

  2. HS2: developing a new high speed rail network

    The government will develop a new high speed network (HS2) to provide the rail capacity that Britain needs.

  3. Increasing the use of low-carbon technologies

    How we're increasing use of renewable energy and supporting the development of new nuclear power stations and a carbon capture and storage industry.

See all our policies

Documents

Our announcements

  1. Eric Pickles' update following 6 March COBR meeting

    • 7 March 2014
    • Government response

  2. UK floods 2014: government response and recovery

    • 7 March 2014
    • News story

See all our announcements

Our consultations

  1. DSA and VOSA: legislative amendments proposed as a consequence of the merger

    • 6 March 2014
    • Consultation outcome

  2. Fees for HGV and PSV testing, operator licensing, other VOSA services and some DVA services

    • 3 March 2014
    • Closed consultation

See all our consultations

Our publications

  1. VCA new commercial models: OJEU notice

    • 7 March 2014
    • Guidance

  2. Crossrail station at Paddington: connection to Bakerloo line decision letter

    • 6 March 2014
    • Correspondence

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Our statistics

  1. Sea Passenger Statistics: 2013

    • 26 February 2014
    • Statistics - national statistics

  2. Reliability of journeys on Highways Agency roads: England, Oct to Dec 2013

    • 13 February 2014
    • Statistics - national statistics

See all our statistics

Our ministers

Our management

Contact DFT

Office address and general enquiries

Department for Transport
Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR

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